Occupation: George Dewey started his military career from a young age. Proving successful in the navy, Dewey quickly rose the ranks; becoming the United States’ only Admiral of the United States Navy, a position that died with him. Position: George Dewey was for the annexation of the Philippines. He was mostly concerned with the economic issues that the annexation would solve. He was also extremely interested in preserving and building upon United States naval strength. Annexation of the Philippine Islands would be a great resource for the U.S. Navy
Source 1:
-Took formal possession of Manila
- Aided by Emilio Aguinaldo, whom he had friendly relations with
-'Dewey wrote that the Filipinos were “intelligent” and well "capable of self-government"'
-But under pressure from McKinley, was ready to turn on Aguinaldo's forces to allow for U.S. invasion
-revered as a war hero
Source 2 (Letter to McKinley):
"There is no doubt we must have the Islands without delay for economic and strategic reasons."
Economically:
-world markets, materials, investment, stepping stone to Asia -link between product and market is the carrying of trade (3 together = maritime power) -naval bases
Germany (rival) is pushing for it, why can’t we
-Germany interested in Philippines
Protect commercial interests in Pacific
1. Protect chief harbors 2. naval forces 3. no foreign state should acquire coaling stations 3000 miles near San Francisco
“The Islands in question are needed to maintain our navy by allowing for coaling stations
and as an outer perimeter of defense.” -provide outlet for industries
Expand or pay
Source 3:
Knew Filipinos needed as land based allies should war with Spain surface
Business interests in Philippines
Again, didn’t want to lose island to Germany or Japan
Occupation: George Dewey started his military career from a young age. Proving successful in the navy, Dewey quickly rose the ranks; becoming the United States’ only Admiral of the United States Navy, a position that died with him.
Position: George Dewey was for the annexation of the Philippines. He was mostly concerned with the economic issues that the annexation would solve. He was also extremely interested in preserving and building upon United States naval strength. Annexation of the Philippine Islands would be a great resource for the U.S. Navy
Source 1:
- -Took formal possession of Manila
- Aided by Emilio Aguinaldo, whom he had friendly relations withSource 2 (Letter to McKinley):
- "There is no doubt we must have the Islands without delay for economic and strategic reasons."
- Economically:
-world markets, materials, investment, stepping stone to Asia-link between product and market is the carrying of trade (3 together = maritime power)
-naval bases
- Germany (rival) is pushing for it, why can’t we
-Germany interested in Philippines- Protect commercial interests in Pacific
1. Protect chief harbors2. naval forces
3. no foreign state should acquire coaling stations 3000 miles near San Francisco
- “The Islands in question are needed to maintain our navy by allowing for coaling stations
and as an outer perimeter of defense.”-provide outlet for industries
Source 3:
Works Cited:
Dewey, George. Letter to William McKinley, President of the United States. N.d.Annexation of Philippine Islands. Spodens Documents, n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2012. <http://www.spodawg32.net/files/articles/AnnexationofthePhilippineIslands.pdf>.
"George Dewey." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 14 Nov. 2012. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Dewey>.
"The Philippines." United States Imperialism. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://unitedstatesimperialism.wordpress.com/the-philippines/>.